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The Orlando Dermatology and Aesthetic Conference (ODAC) 2008 is “Defining the Future of Dermatology” by offering not only an exceptional scientific program, but also an unparalleled networking experience for dermatologic and aesthetic practitioners. This 3½ day conference awards 24 hours of CME credit to medical professionals.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES – DAY 1 - NEW AND CHANGING DISEASES – Etiology and pathogenesis of these infections. Clinical approach and methods of diagnosing these infections. Management of these infections. HERPESVIRUS INFECTIONS – Clinically pertinent aspects of herpesvirus infections. Syndromes, clinical complications and attributes of recurrent disease. Management and use of anti-virals. VIRUSES TO BE COVERED INCLUDE – Herpes simplex virus; Epstein-Barr virus; Cytomegalovirus; Varicella-zoster virus; HHV6. URINARY TRACT INFECTION – Epidemiology of UTIs. Attributes of lower tract and upper tract infections and reinfections and relapses. Chronic bacterial prostatitis. Approach to antimicrobial therapy, to include the use of short course therapy. Approach to prevention. PROPHYLAXIS OF ENDOCARDITIS AND PROSTHETIC JOINTS: ISSUES FOR PRIMARY CARE – Current recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis of endocarditis and prosthetic joints. Data supporting prophylaxis. Appropriate patients for prophylaxis. Administration of prophylactic antibiotics. Prophylaxis in the allergic patient. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES – Current understanding of the epidemiology of common STDs. Attributes of clinical presentations. Diagnostic approaches. Current treatment recommendations. DAY 2 - HEPATITIS – Pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of hepatitis A, B, C, D or E. Differences in rates of complications. Treatment options for hepatitis B, C and their rates of success. TRAVEL HEALTH – General preventive measures including what not to eat and drink. Immunizations. Prevention of malaria, diarrhea and other illnesses of travelers. Management of diarrhea of travelers. HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION – Clinical manifestations . Methods of diagnosing. Treatment. INFECTIVE DIARRHEA – Presentation of toxigenic and invasive diarrhea. Food-borne pathogens. When to use fecal WBC, stool cultures, and stool O&P examinations. Indications for antibiotic therapy. Appropriate antibiotic choices. ILLUSTRATIVE CASES – Expected clinical manifestations of the disorders presented. Appropriate therapeutic regimen for each case. Contraindications or possible resistance problems, if any, with each case. Expected outcomes of therapy for each case study. DAY 3 - NEWER ANTIBIOTICS – The antibacterial spectrum of activity. Pharmacology of the agents. Indications and dosing recommendations. Side effects, adverse reactions and drug interactions. ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS – Current recommendations for the following vaccine preventable diseases: influenza, pneumococcal infection, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, varicella-zoster, and meningococcal infection. UPDATE ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE – Pattern of emergence of resistance to certain infecting bacteria. Epidemiology that may indicate potential resistance among the organisms discussed such as: Staphylococci; Pneumococci; Enterococci; Gram negative bacilli. Approach to current therapeutic regimens while considering resistance. HIV PRIMER FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN – Latest epidemiology of HIV infection. Utility of diagnostic tests (e.g. viral load, CD4 count) and their application for disease management. Principles of antiretroviral treatment and currently available medications. Prophylaxis to prevent opportunistic infections. ILLUSTRATIVE CASE STUDIES – Expected clinical manifestations of the disorders presented. The appropriate therapeutic regimen for each case. Contraindications or possible resistance problems, if any, with each case. Expected outcomes of therapy for each case study. DAY 4 - COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA – Microbial causes of community acquired pneumonia. Accepted methods, and potential pitfalls of making the diagnosis. Prognostic factors related to outcome. Treatment options according to severity of illness. SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS: CELLULITIS, FASCIITIS AND THE DIABETIC FOOT – Typical and atypical manifestations. Pathogenesis. Principles of medical and surgical treatment. Prognosis. TUBERCULOSIS – Groups at risk for developing active tuberculosis. Principals of antituberculous therapy. Mantoux technique for tuberculin skin testing. Indications for treatment of latent TB infection. WHAT THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ACUTE MENINGITIS – Epidemiology of meningitis and the different types of meningitis. Clinical signs and symptoms of different types of meningitis. Indications for lumbar puncture (LP) and interpretations of LP results. Treatment options and the need for hospitalization and public health notification. ILLUSTRATIVE CASES – Expected clinical manifestations of the disorders presented. Appropriate therapeutic regimen for each case. Contraindications or possible resistance problems, if any, with each case. Expected outcomes of therapy for each case study.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES – DAY 1 - CLINICAL AND LABORATORY APPROACH TO RHEUMATIC DISEASES – Approach to the evaluation of the patient with rheumatic disease including: Relate the central role of the history and physical examination. Key x-ray findings in patients with rheumatic diseases. Importance of synovial fluid analysis. Use and limitations of laboratory testing. OSTEOARTHRITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Distinguish osteoarthritis from other forms of arthritis. Appropriate use of medical, physical and surgical treatments. MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES – Diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes. New insulin regimens for intensive glucose control. Screen for and manage cardiovascular complications of diabetes based on evidence-based studies. TREATMENT STRATEGIES IN TYPE 2 DIABETES – New pharmacologic agents available for glucose control. Apply concepts of pathophysiology to the selection of pharmacotherapy for Type 2 diabetes. Cost-effective approach to the management of diabetic complications. DAY 2 - POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME – Concepts in risk factors and pathophysiology. Simple laboratory screening process for diagnosis. Apply pathophysiology to design a treatment strategy. ADRENAL CASE STUDIES – Evaluation of the incidental adrenal mass. Diagnose and treat adrenal insufficiency. Manage patients with excessive adrenal steroid levels. CLINICAL ASPECTS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS – Clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis. The systemic nature of the disease. TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS – Approach to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Use and toxicity of disease modifying agents. DAY 3 - CRYSTAL ARTHROPATHIES – Describe the diagnosis and treatment of crystal arthropathies including gout and pseudogout. OSTEOPOROSIS: EVALUATION AND TREATMENT – Pathophysiology and epidemiology of osteoporosis. Role of bone mineral density measurement in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis. THE DYSLIPIDEMIAS: EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING – Landmark outcomes studies in reducing cardiovascular risk. Lipid lowering therapies. Apply evidence based protocols to at-risk patients. DISORDERS OF CALCIUM METABOLISM – Differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. Cost effective workup to elevated calcium states. Evaluate hypocalcemic disorders using common laboratory studies. DAY 4 - THYROID CASE STUDIES, PARTS 1 & 2 – Etiologies and pathogenesis of hyper and hypothyroidism. Cost effective principles in the laboratory evaluation of thyroid conditions. Treatment protocols for various thyroid conditions. PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS AND THE SPONDYLOARTHROPATHIES – Clinical features of psoriatic arthritis and the spondyloarthropathies. Treatment modalities. SYSTEMIC LUPUS AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES – Varied clinical presentations of SLE, Scleroderma and Myositis. Use of laboratory testing in diagnosis. Treatment options in systemic lupus erythematosus. DAY 5 - VASCULITIS – Clinical manifestations of the various vasculitides and diagnostic evaluation. Treatment modalities used in vasculitis. SOFT TISSUE RHEUMATOLOGY – Diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue rheumatic conditions. Clinical aspects of entrapment neuropathies and their association with systemic conditions. MALE HYPOGONADISM CLINICAL FEATURES – “Male menopause”. Cost-effective strategy to investigate causes of male hypogonadism. Treat various endocrine conditions arising in men. PITUITARY POTPOURRI – Differential diagnosis based on clinical features. Laboratory workup using a “best test” approach. Treatment options.

3 days of site-visits to innovative geriatric facilities with renowned lecturers from around the country. Sites include unique retirement villages, sheltered housing, day care centers, snoezelen rooms and the Savion computer program for mental stimulation for people with Alzheimer's disease. Topics covered in lectures : Historical survey of Geriatric Care in Israel, how various ethnic groups care for their aged. Additional Information Tour begins in Jerusalem and continues on to Beer Sheva and returns to jerusalem. Includes transportation from jerusalem, food and lodgings for 3 days and two nights of tour. Accommodations in kibbutz guest houses &/ or hostels. $450 per person - early bird discount $380, for payment by Oct. 30.

This annual symposium, organised by the Complementary Medicine unit at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in Exeter provides a forum for all individuals with a research interest in CAM. With an emphasis on original research it offers a unique opportunity to discuss key issues such as effectiveness, safety and costs in critical yet open-minded debate. The main programme of the symposium consists of two days of oral and poster presentations, complemented by workshops. Highlights for 2007: Paediatric CAM research day (11th December) Chaired by Sunita Vohra, University of Alberta, Canada CAM Practitioner research workshop (13th December) Chaired by John Dent, Complementary Therapists Association, UK

This One and a Half day comprehensive training program, taught by pharmaceutical industry leading expert will give you the training and information needed to properly evaluate and improve your approach to method validation and technology transfer. This is the most comprehensive method validation and technology transfer program course providing the perfect balance of workshop, case studies and presentation style training, equipping you with the knowledge and experience you can take to your organization and apply immediately on the job. This advanced level HPLC training course focuses on critical issues such as regulatory requirements, validation protocols, key issues to be considered when validation methods and do’s and don’ts of method Validation

The China (Shanghai) International Industry Exhibition for New Fireproofing Technology and Material 2008 (An Exhibition, Communication Trade and Cooperation of the Fire Protection Industry) Time: From Sept. 15th to Sept. 19th, 2008 Exhibition Hall: Shanghai New International Expo Center Venue: No. 2345, Longyang Road Pudong New Area Approved by: Ministry of Foreign Trade And Economic Cooperation of Shanghai, PRC Sponsored by: China National Center for Quality Supervision and Testing of Fireproof Materials, Architectural Society of China Building Fire Protection Technology Branch, China Steel Construction Society Fireproof and Antisepsis Branch, China Flame Retardant Society, Shanghai Industry And Commerce Exhibition Co. Ltd. Guests: American Fire Safety Council, European Flame Retardant Society, China Municipal Engineering Society, China Fireproof and Fire Retardant Materials Society, China Interior Decoration Society, China Building Materials Industry Society Coating Branch National Fire Protection Standardization Committee Fireproof Branch, China Beijing Fire Protection Society Fireproof Branch, China Architectural Industry Society Fire-refractory Coating Branch, Organized by: China Flame Retardant Society Exhibition Office, Shanghai Sihai Exhibition Service Co. Ltd, Shanghai Industry and Commerce Exhibition Co. Ltd Schedule: Checking-in Date: Sept. 15, 2008 Formal Exhibition Period: Sept. 17, 2008 Curtain Time: Sept. 17, 2008 Closing Date: Sept. 19, 2008 Preface: With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, the new fireproof technology and materials have been developed a lot since about 20 years ago. Aiming at the better development of fireproof materials and technology, facilitating the communication and cooperation with foreign companies and further promoting the application of such materials and technologies, China (Shanghai) International Industry Exhibition for New Fireproofing Technology and Material 2008 will be open in Shanghai New International Expo Center in September, which will be hold jointly by China Flame Retardant Society, China National Center for Quality Supervision and Testing of Fireproof Materials, Architectural Society of China, Building Fire Protection Technology Branch, China Steel Construction Society Fireproof and Antisepsis Branch, American Fire Safety Council and European Flame Retardant Society in September, 2008. The companies from USA, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Israel, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, China Taiwan and China Hong Kong SAR etc. are invited to exhibit and purchase their new products. This exhibition will provide a trade platform for the companies at home and abroad. It is a big event for them to communicate new products and technologies as well as a great opportunity to explore new market and to promote their brands. Welcome the companies at home and abroad to join this big event! Scope of Exhibits: 1. Fireproof materials: fireproof pipes, fireproof wires and cables, fire resistant cable, fire-refractory coating, fire-proof sealing material, fire-proof paint, fire-proof ink, water-base fire retarding treatment agents, fireproof box for cables, clapboard, wire and cable fire-proof covering pipes, fire plate, fire retardant ring for the pipes, fire-proof pillow, fire-proof sealing materials, fireproof suit, fire-proof plus material, and all sorts of fire-proof decorative material; refractory steel, refractory fiber, all sorts of refractory / heat-resistant materials and products and all sorts of fireproof raw materials 2. Fireproof buildings and fittings: fire-proof doors and windows, flame-resistant glass, fire curtain, fire bulkhead, fire-proof rolled steel, fire-proof furnishings, fire-proof wallpaper, fire-proof suspended ceiling, fireproof bridges for cables etc. 3. Fire-protection device: fire damper, smoke evacuation fire damper, fire extinguisher, fireproof exhaust fan etc.; Production equipment for fireproof materials, fireproof devices and safety system etc.; fire inspection instruments, fire alarms and relevant fire protection technologies, management software, books and magazines etc. The Standard booth fees including: (3m×3m) the exhibition position, the carpet, 2.5 meter high wall-boards and fascia board; one table, two chairs, one 220V power socket, two fluorescent lamps and documents for the workshops and meetings. Fees for the exhibition position: Standard booth:(9 m2) 3000 USD /Exhibition position/Exhibition period Raw Space booth:(not less than 36m2) 300 USD /m2/Exhibition period Notes: ► If the exhibitor chooses a position with two doors, an extra fee of 10% is required. ► The raw space booth are to be hired with non arrangement at least 36 sq. m. Other than that, the exhibitor should pay the fees for management and power consumption. Exhibition Procedures: fill out the exhibition position application form and mail or fax it to the Organizing Committee with the seal on it. 50% of the earnest money or the whole sum of the exhibition fee should be electronically sent to the China Fireproof Material Exhibition Organizing Committee within three workdays. ► Distribution Principles for the Exhibition Position: First apply and first pay, first served. After the exhibitor has sent the fee, it they should fax the cash remittance to the Organizing Committee for checking. ► The sponsor will send the Exhibitor’s Manual to the exhibitor upon receipt of the Exhibition Application Form and the total exhibition fee. Once the exhibitor applies for the exhibition, the earnest money will not be returned even the exhibitor quit in the middle of the exhibition. Proceeding Advertisement: The proceedings will be distributed to the administrative departments, relevant societies, visiting customers, the industry units and relevant organizations both at home and abroad. Proceeding Cover Back cover Inside front cover Inside back cover Colorful pages Across color page Black and white pages USD 5000 3500 2300 2000 1500 2300 800 Other Advertisement: Invitation Cards: USD 2000 /ten thousand Reticules: USD 3000 / ten thousand Admission Tickets: USD1000 / ten thousand Exhibition/Visiting Certificate: USD 2000 / ten thousand Note: (Only two companies are allowed for the above advertisement.) Technology Communication Seminar: International Forum and the Press Conference of the New Products and Technology ►In exhibition, company can apply to make the Technical seminar and New product and technology conference. ►Foreign enterprises: USD2000/conference/60 minutes ►(Note: Less than one conference is calculated as one. If a seminar is needed, Please fill it in application form. The place, large-screen, audible indicator, Microphone, drinking water and so on are provided) ► In the exhibition, organizing unit will invite authorities of government departments concerned, home and abroad relevant industry association and senior experts and scholars to attend the forum and deliver speech. ► The high specification technical communication will draw on numerous professionals, which will provide a great opportunity for the communication of the advanced technologies and experiences. (For details of the forum, please consult the China Fireproof Material Exhibition Organizing Committee. The arrangement of the meetings, speech contents and personnel need still further notice. (Note: The participants need to pay a fee of USD400. The international experts will give the lecture.) The thorough and excellent advertisement will attract the target visitors of the industry. ► We plan to promote this event in many media and advertise on the famous magazines, TV programs and the Internet. ► We will print the invitation cards, admission tickets. We will also invite the foreign and home customers and companies, agents and distributors to visit here and order some products through the forms of sponsorship, organizing and hosting. ► We will invite the foreign customers via their embassies in China and the representative of the chamber of commerce. We will at the same time organize the exhibition with our counterparts. ► We will organize the chief executive officers of the procurement institutions of the foreign governments to pay a visit here. Meanwhile, we will organize the trade societies, chambers of commerce and buyers across China to join this big event. The other relevant foreign companies and societies will be invited through the foreign societies and organizations. ► After the check-in of this exhibition ends, the Organizing Committee will add more visitors relevant to the exhibitors. The professional trade exhibition and the considerate organization and service are so different from other average exhibitions. The exhibitors will gain a lot here. The organizer will add more service upon your needs. Others: ► For the transportation of the exhibits and the accommodation of the representatives, see the Exhibitor’s Manual. ► Only two units will be invited to be the major sponsors of this big event, for which the A class is charged 30,000USD while the B class is charged 26,000USD. (The compensation clauses are to be determined.) ► We focus on the benefits of the exhibitors and contribute a lot for that. We suggest you participate this exhibition, which will surely enhance your fame in the industry and the worldwide market. This professional exhibition adopts brand new exhibition forms focusing on the exhibition, trade, business invitation and cooperation. We will create the best business opportunity for all the exhibitors. China Fireproof Material Industry Exhibition Office: Address: Room 1607-1608, Building No. Two, Haishangjie Mansion, No.588, Yingkou Road, Shanghai Post Code: 200433 Contact Person: International Department Hellen wu 86-13641710818

Proposals are invited for a day-long conference on "The State of New England," sponsored by The Joseph Martin Institute for Law and Society at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. The conference will be held at the College on Friday, March 28, 2007. Proposals for panels and papers involving any area of New England politics and policy, political conflict, electoral and party change, political culture, social and demographic change, as well as analyses of leading public officials in the region are welcome. Proposals for papers or panels may be sent by December 15, 2007 to: Peter Ubertaccio, Director The Joseph Martin Institute for Law and Society Stonehill College Easton, MA 02357 pubertaccio at stonehill.edu 508.565.1311 508.565.1417 (fax) Program Committee: Peter Ubertaccio, The Martin Institute at Stonehill College Maurice Cunningham, University of Massachusetts-Boston Clyde McKee, Trinity College James Millikan, Stonehill College Maureen Moakley, University of Rhode Island Paul Petterson, Central Connecticut State University

The ICAEM conferences serve as good platforms for our members and the entire engineering community to meet with each other and to exchange ideas. The last IAENG conference has attracted more than one thousand participants from over 30 countries. Our congress committees have been formed with over three hundred committees members who are mainly research center heads, faculty deans, department heads, professors, and research scientists from over 20 countries. All submitted papers will be under peer review and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceeding (ISBN: 978-988-98671-9-5). The abstracts will be indexed and available at major academic databases. The accepted papers will also be considered for publication in the special issues of the Engineering Letters and IAENG journals and in edited books. Additional Information The WCE 2008 is composed of the following 15 conferences (all will be held at the same location and date): ICAEM'08 The 2008 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICCIIS'08 The 2008 International Conference of Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Systems London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICCSDE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Computational Statistics and Data Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICCSE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Computer Science and Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICDMKE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICEEE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Electrical and Electronics Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICFE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Financial Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICIE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Information Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICISIE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Information Security and Internet Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICME'08 The 2008 International Conference of Mechanical Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICMEEM'08 The 2008 International Conference of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICPDC'08 The 2008 International Conference of Parallel and Distributed Computing London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICSBB'08 The 2008 International Conference of Systems Biology and Bioengineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICSIE'08 The 2008 International Conference of Signal and Image Engineering London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 ICWN'08 The 2008 International Conference of Wireless Networks London, U.K., 2-4 July 2008 Important Dates: Draft Paper Submission Deadline: 6 March, 2008 Camera-Ready Papers Due & Registration Deadline: 31 March, 2008 WCE 2008: 2-4 July, 2008

Second International Training Workshop on Econometric Modeling and Data Analysis 2008 (SITWEMDA 2008) is organized by International Economic Society (IES) for academicians as well as professionals from public and private sectors. After completing the first International Training Workshop on Econometric Modeling and Data Analysis 2007 (which attracted participants from Malaysia, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria), IES is now proud of offering this second event. Econometric modeling and data analysis preserves its prior importance in academic sector to publish high quality papers in top ranked international peer reviewed journals and to contribute to research related courses as well as theses in graduate levels. Econometric analysis is also important in public and private sectors for forecasting and estimation about future trends. Having the importance of econometric modelling and data analysis, IES now organizes the second ITWEMDA Series to train and improve the skills of academicians in publishing high quality papers and train professionals to do forecasting in their job markets through the latest econometric and statistical modeling techniques. By attending this training program, participants will also be able to collaborate in publishing joint papers for high quality and international peer reviewed journals such as the ones in Social Science Citation Index. Econometric Views (EVIEWS) 6.0 statistical software will be used during this workshop. Furthermore, the book of "Applied Econometric Time Series (Walter Enders, 1995)" and the article of "Bounds testing approaches to the analysis of level relationships (Pesaran, Shin and Smith, 2001)" will be the major references of this international training workshop.